Dash Riprock
Master Don Juan
My dedication to weight lifting and overall fitness changed my life--period.
Many years ago I was maybe 135# dripping wet. Then by luck of the draw my sophomore year in college, my new assigned dorm roommate was into lifting weights. Not a meathead, just liked lifting 3-4 times a week. So I started to join him and the whole thing took off. I've been lifting for more than 30 years now.
The benefits are numerous and I'll probably forget a few. The ones that immediately come to mind are confidence, strength (obviously), better performance in sports, better overall health, development of a more positive mindset and of course a fit, well-conditioned male is highly attractive to any woman, age 19-90. To a woman, fit males are better reproductive partners for their kids. Most don't overtly think this, it's buried deep in their DNA and will never change. THAT's why they go for fit men.
Now as I age, I'm quite amazed at what you can still maintain. Over the past 5 years, I've paid much more attention to my diet and give myself a "budget" of 100 grams of carbs per day. That made a huge difference. So my keys to body/physical success are: 3-4 weightlifting sessions per week + strict diet with limited carbs + cardio/hiking everyday (at least 4 miles). My body looks better now than it did 20 years ago and I was big into lifting then too.
And BTW, NO ONE has the time, including me. You MAKE the time if it's important to you.
I’ve also noticed haters are going to hate. I’ve had guys give me the stink eye at the gym, purposely try to f*ck with me in a group, and even some women jump to judgment within the first few minutes of meeting me. The common denominator is that I’m the fit, good-looking guy, with some charisma and confidence—and some people absolutely hate it. My thoughts: tough s*it. Go back to your pathetic life. Btw, I'm 5'8.
Good luck OP and the rest of you lifters. Keep going!
Many years ago I was maybe 135# dripping wet. Then by luck of the draw my sophomore year in college, my new assigned dorm roommate was into lifting weights. Not a meathead, just liked lifting 3-4 times a week. So I started to join him and the whole thing took off. I've been lifting for more than 30 years now.
The benefits are numerous and I'll probably forget a few. The ones that immediately come to mind are confidence, strength (obviously), better performance in sports, better overall health, development of a more positive mindset and of course a fit, well-conditioned male is highly attractive to any woman, age 19-90. To a woman, fit males are better reproductive partners for their kids. Most don't overtly think this, it's buried deep in their DNA and will never change. THAT's why they go for fit men.
Now as I age, I'm quite amazed at what you can still maintain. Over the past 5 years, I've paid much more attention to my diet and give myself a "budget" of 100 grams of carbs per day. That made a huge difference. So my keys to body/physical success are: 3-4 weightlifting sessions per week + strict diet with limited carbs + cardio/hiking everyday (at least 4 miles). My body looks better now than it did 20 years ago and I was big into lifting then too.
And BTW, NO ONE has the time, including me. You MAKE the time if it's important to you.
I’ve also noticed haters are going to hate. I’ve had guys give me the stink eye at the gym, purposely try to f*ck with me in a group, and even some women jump to judgment within the first few minutes of meeting me. The common denominator is that I’m the fit, good-looking guy, with some charisma and confidence—and some people absolutely hate it. My thoughts: tough s*it. Go back to your pathetic life. Btw, I'm 5'8.
Good luck OP and the rest of you lifters. Keep going!
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